Pet-Friendly Mother’s Day Flowers for New Jersey Pet Lovers
With Mother’s Day around the corner, searches for ‘What flowers are safe for cats’ were up by 450% in the past seven days. Pet-friendly gifts are an important concern. As a fellow pet lover, I understand the concern we have for making sure nothing toxic is anywhere around for our furry friends to get into. I know many like me, think of themselves as parents to their pets. So whether you are gifting plants and flowers to your Mom, or receiving these because you are a pet mom, it’s important to know about the types of which blooms we bring into our homes.
It seems more people are becoming aware of the potential dangers that come with common floral arrangements. As someone who shares their home with energetic German Short-Haired Pointer dogs, chickens, ducks, and a growing pigeon family, I know how important it is to keep our pets safe from harm.
What Flowers Are Toxic To Pets
I was shocked to read that some flowers that with give our moms on Mother’s Day can actually be toxic to our beloved pets. According to experts like Dr. Kathryn Dench and Dr. Kristi Crow, lilies are not only harmful to cats but can also pose risks to dogs if ingested. I never knew that flowers like tulips, daffodils, and foxgloves contain compounds that can cause a range of health issues for our furry companions.
Safe Florals To Gift Your Mom
According to House Digest, there are plenty of pet-safe alternatives to consider when selecting floral gifts for Mother’s Day. Luckily roses made the list of safe flowers. Dr. Crow recommends orchids, sunflowers, and marigolds as a few options. Also, indoor plants like African violets, spider plants, and bamboo palms can add beauty to our homes without putting our pets at risk.
As pet parents in New Jersey, we need to be safe by selecting a gift based on the well-being of our animals, even when celebrating special occasions like Mother’s Day. By choosing pet-safe flowers and plants, we can show our love for both our pets and the mothers in our lives without compromising anyone’s health. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
